talking about the 8 books i read in june ✨ monthly reading wrap up

TL;DR

June reading wrap-up includes mixed reviews, with standout books in the romance and thriller genres.

Transcript

hello everyone it's me Jamie welcome to my June wrap up like I always say you guys know how these videos work I'm just going to go through all of the books that I read in June tell you what's worth it what is maybe not worth it and yeah we're just gonna get started so I definitely had the I'm not gonna say the worst reading month it definitely wasn... Read More

Key Insights

• ✍️ Emily Henry's writing talent shines, but "Happy Place" didn't meet the hype.
• 🛟 Peter Swanson's "Nine Lives" was a disappointing thriller with uninteresting characters and a morbid plot twist.
• ✍️ "Mile High" by Liz Home Ford is a highly recommended romance novel with a slow burn and addictive writing.
• 😕 Renee Carlino's "Before We Were Strangers" suffered from confusing narrative structure and unlikeable characters.

Questions & Answers

Q: Was "Happy Place" by Emily Henry worth the hype?

While the reviewer didn't find it as impressive as other Emily Henry books, the writing talent was evident. However, the plot about a troubled marriage and relationship turmoil wasn't the reviewer's favorite trope.

Q: Did "Nine Lives" by Peter Swanson live up to expectations?

No, the thriller was disappointing, with uninteresting characters and a depressing plot twist. It felt repetitive and became a slog to read.

Q: Which book was the standout romance of the month?

"Mile High" by Liz Home Ford was a surprise favorite, with a slow burn romance, well-fleshed-out characters, and addictive writing. It is highly recommended for romance fans.

Q: What were the issues with "Before We Were Strangers" by Renee Carlino?

The reviewer found the structure confusing, with excessive time jumps. The characters and their communication also didn't resonate, with unrealistic portrayals of a manic pixie dream girl and an obsessive male lead.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The reviewer read eight books in June, which is fewer than usual but still found some good reads.

• "Happy Place" by Emily Henry received a three-star rating and didn't live up to the hype, but the author's writing talent was evident.

• "Nine Lives" by Peter Swanson was a disappointing thriller that dragged on and had a morbid and depressing plot twist.

• "Mile High" by Liz Home Ford was a surprise favorite, a romance novel set on a hockey team's private plane with great character development and a slow burn romance.

• "Before We Were Strangers" by Renee Carlino was another disappointing read with annoying characters and a confusing narrative structure.

• "Weather Girl" by Rachel Lynn Solomon started strong as a rom-com but had pacing issues and a big third act conflict.

• "Cleopatra and Frankenstein" by Kokomo Laws was a literary fiction novel with flawed characters and a dynamic plot. It was the reviewer's favorite of the month.

• "One by One" and "Never Lie" by Freda McFadden were both enjoyable thrillers with exciting twists and bingeable storytelling.